Exotics & Ornamentals

Robbie Engall's Seedless Mandarin is a compact, small-growing citrus tree with a graceful, slightly pendulous habit, making it an excellent choice for courtyards, patios, and pots. It produces an abundance of large, easy-to-peel fruit with loose, puffy skin, sweet flavour, and virtually no seeds. Ripening in April and May, it is one of the earliest mandarins of the season, providing a generous harvest well before most other varieties. Combining ornamental appeal with reliable productivity, this outstanding mandarin is perfect for home gardeners wanting delicious fruit in a smaller space.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Plant in full sun.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1m

Acer negundo Sensation is a superior selection of Box Elder, prized for its uniform growth habit and well-balanced, symmetrical branching. New foliage emerges in attractive green with subtle reddish tones, maturing through the seasons to deliver a brilliant display of red, orange, and yellow in autumn. The greyish-brown bark contrasts nicely with fresh green stems, adding further visual appeal. This small to medium-sized maple forms an upright, well-proportioned tree, making it an excellent choice for larger gardens, street plantings, parks, and open landscapes. With improved heat and drought tolerance, Sensation is a reliable and resilient performer in a range of conditions.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Prefers full sun and is drought, coastal and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 9m x width 6m  

Lavandula dentata, or French Lavender, is a gorgeously fragrant shrub with aromatic silver-grey foliage and spikes of fragrant purple blooms. The leaves and dried flowers are used extensively in dried herbs for medicinal purposes and international cuisine. After the autumnal flowering, cut the plant back to one-fourth of its original height. It is a versatile plant, suitable for container planting, rockeries, garden beds and as a border plant.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Sunny position. Drought, frost, cold and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1m x width 1m

Heuchera Forever Red is a herbaceous perennial grown for its large ruffled leaves and bright, uniquely coloured foliage. The stunning leaves are an intense red, and they become even redder in the colder months! If you want an instant pop of colour, or to add a tropical flavour to a cold-climate garden, this is perfect. Forever Red provides contrast in the garden - in borders or mixed plantings, mass planted on a bank, used as a groundcover, or included in cottage gardens.

Soil: Moist but well-drained soil. Plant heucheras slightly proud of the soil, so the centre of the plant is raised above the soil level.
Conditions: Plant in part sun to dappled shade to full shade. Frost hardy.
Size: Height 0.25m x width 0.50m

Hydrangea Tuxedo® Pink is a true standout in the garden, offering spectacular beauty long after its blooms have passed. This compact mophead cultivar produces large, vibrant pink flower heads through summer, held proudly on strong, woody stems. The blossoms contrast strikingly with the plant’s broad, serrated foliage, which emerges a deep purple—so rich it appears almost black. A fast-growing perennial with exceptional presence, Tuxedo® Pink is perfect for bringing bold colour and texture to beds, borders, and mass plantings. Its dramatic foliage makes a stunning backdrop against walls and pathways, while the impressive blooms are ideal for fresh cut arrangements.

Soil: Soil should be moist, rich, acidic, and well-drained.
Conditions: Full to partial sun. A spot that receives morning sun and shade during the afternoon is a good choice.
Size: Height 1m x width 1m